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The Double-Edged Sword of Road Construction in Kampala: A Community’s Struggle for Inclusion and Accountability

The Double-Edged Sword of Road Construction in Kampala: A Community’s Struggle for Inclusion and Accountability

By PATRICK JARAMOGI KAMPALA, Uganda March 15 [SHIFTMEDIA]  When the government embarks on infrastructure development, the expectation is that these projects will bring growth, ease transportation, and improve livelihoods. However, in many cases, road construction…

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Uganda’s Cancer Crisis: Activists Call for Prevention Over Costly Treatment

Uganda’s Cancer Crisis: Activists Call for Prevention Over Costly Treatment

By PATRICK JARAMOGI KAMPALA, Uganda March 13 [SHIFTMEDIA]  Last week, the Parliament of Uganda approved the borrowing of USD $18.09 million (UGX 66 billion) to fund the expansion of the Uganda Cancer Institute. The decision…

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INFRASTRUCTURE BARAZA: Nakawa Residents Demand For More Garbage Trucks

INFRASTRUCTURE BARAZA: Nakawa Residents Demand For More Garbage Trucks

By PATRICK JARAMOGI KAMPALA, Uganda March 13 [SHIFTMEDIA] Nakawa Mayor Mugambe Paul has commented about President Yoweri Museveni’s directive to arrest citizens who dump rubbish irresponsibly in Kampala. Speaking at a baraza organized by CoST…

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JAILED: Kamuli Woman  Who Chopped Husbands Genitals Sentenced  To 20 Years

JAILED: Kamuli Woman Who Chopped Husbands Genitals Sentenced To 20 Years

By AWORI ESTHER LUCY KAMULI, Uganda Feb 27 [SHIFTMEDIA] The night of February 18 2025, seemed like any other, apparently, Matthias Bwamiki, who is now “manless” after his manhood was chopped by his errant wife,…

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SKILLING: President Museveni Commissions Ankole Presidential Industrial Hub

SKILLING: President Museveni Commissions Ankole Presidential Industrial Hub

By ROBERT KAMUKAMA RUBAYA, MBARARA Feb 27 [SHIFTMEDIA] The heat was sweltering , the wind, was dusty, but the emotions were high as another Presidential Industrial Hub was commissioned in Muko village, in Mbarara district,…

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DELAYED JUSTICE: Winnie Byanyima, Bobi Wine Slum Judge Over Besigye’s Return To Luzira

DELAYED JUSTICE: Winnie Byanyima, Bobi Wine Slum Judge Over Besigye’s Return To Luzira

By Our Reporter KAMPALA, Uganda Feb 19 [SHIFTMEDIA] Tension and emotions ripped the High Court as incarcerated Rtd Col Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co accused Hajj Obed Lutale were ordered back to Luzira Maximum…

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BOOST : EU, Denmark to Fund Uganda’s First Climate-Resilient Market

BOOST : EU, Denmark to Fund Uganda’s First Climate-Resilient Market

By Our Reporter Kampala, 17 February [SHIFTMEDIA] Uganda is set to build its first climate-resilient market at Elegu, backed by funding from the European Union and Denmark. The facility will host up to 1,500 traders…

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Tribal Persecution in Koboko: “The Shadow War Against the Alur”

Tribal Persecution in Koboko: “The Shadow War Against the Alur”

By PATRICK JARAMOGI KOBOKO, Uganda Feb 13 2025 [SHIFTMEDIA]  Obedgiu Justin sits quietly in the dimly lit room of his rented house in Koboko, his hands clasped together in frustration. His journey to becoming a…

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KAWEMPE NORTH: NUP Endorses, Lawyer Nalukoola, FDC Picks Aganaga

KAWEMPE NORTH: NUP Endorses, Lawyer Nalukoola, FDC Picks Aganaga

By AWORI ESTHER LUCY KAMPALA, Uganda [SHIFTMEDIA]  The battle lines for the Kawempe North Parliamentary bye-elections have been drawn. The National Unity Platform (NUP) endorsed human rights lawyer Erias Nalukoola Luyimbazi as its flag bearer…

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CROSSROADS: No Show For Dr Kizza Besigye At Court Martial

CROSSROADS: No Show For Dr Kizza Besigye At Court Martial

By ROBERT KAMUKAMA MAKINDYE, Uganda Feb 3 [SHIFTMEDIA] Like it was predicted after a ‘harsh’ tweet by UPDF’s  Col. Chris Magezi, that Dr Kizza Besigye trial would proceed in the General Court Martial, the planned…

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